Laying a second set of eggs?

[TennesseeTruly]

Okay you more experienced goose people than I, I need your knowledge. Karessa has already laid 12 eggs and hatched out 8 babies. Babies have all been sold and gone to new homes. This morning, I find her sitting on a 6 more eggs. Is this possible? Could she have laid a second set of eggs? I know that there's been alot of active mating going on with my geese that have already had clutches. Is it possible that they're going to lay again?

Laurie

 

[goosedragon]

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It is early enough that she might "double clutch" it is rarish but it does happen. From her point of view a preditor (YOU) have grabbed all her babies. The purpose of a goose is to produce goslings to carry on her genes so she might try again rather than just mourn her losses.

 

[TennesseeTruly]

Thanks goosedragon! You're the best! I love reading your posts. These one's she can keep.

Laurie

 

[goosedragon]

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Thanks I often feel bad about talking about geese like they are people, but people seem to understand better when I do.~gd